Wells – Processes – Parallel string or multiple completion well
Patent
1995-03-02
1996-07-09
Neuder, William P.
Wells
Processes
Parallel string or multiple completion well
166 50, 166384, E21B 3310
Patent
active
055335730
ABSTRACT:
A method for completing multi-lateral wells and maintaining selective re-entry into laterals is presented. In accordance with the present invention, a first lateral well is drilled from a primary well bore and a string of external casing packers and a packer bore receptacle are run therein. Once the orientation of the packer bore receptacle is determined, an orientation anchor of a retrievable whipstock assembly is mounted thereto. Thereafter, a second lateral well may be drilled. Once the second lateral well is drilled, the whipstock assembly may be retrieved and replaced with a scoophead diverter assembly which also includes an orientation anchor for mating with the packer bore receptacle. At this time, a string of external casing packers may be run into the second lateral well through the scoophead diverter assembly. Finally, a selective reentry tool is run into the scoophead assembly. The selective re-entry tool includes a diversion flapper for selecting either the first or second lateral well bore. Selective re-entry is desirable for the purpose of performing well intervention techniques. The re-entry tool may be actuated by a device located on a coil tubing work string which may be operated from the surface.
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Glen Tolle and Thom
Emerson Alan B.
Jordan, Jr. Henry J.
Kennedy Brian S.
McNair Robert J.
Zimmerman Patrick J.
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Neuder William P.
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